BookReviews by Reshma Ranjan

Spellbound by Snowbound I have always thought of myself as a non-fantasy book lover. And I must confess, I have been surprised a couple of times by some books with their fantastical elements. I went into this book keeping in mind that it’s about Santa and elves and kids. I wasn’t very enthused but I have wanted to try a book by this author. And oh my! This book took me completely by surprise. My doppelgangers, the one in black with devilish horns and the one in white with a bright halo, were equally enthralled. I was completely hooked the moment Adam and Zach tumbled through the out-of-order photometric booth. The journey was at times nail-biting, at times wondrous, and at times picturesque, but it was a great ride through marvelous places with some marvelous characters. I loved almost everything about it- the blooming teenage love, the blossoming friendship, the sudden insight. With Santa’s sons fighting for the coveted position, treachery and war, the book sin...

IF YOU NEVER TRY, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW by Sahil Mehta Blurb Robin, who gets inspired by his mother to become a musician, is forced by his father to pursue the education needed to join their family business. This compels him to leave home at the age of eighteen to follow his dreams. In few months of independent living, his over-ambitious dreams turn into an obsession, which gets even more intense when he falls into a drug addiction, and mysteriously unleashes a new side to his life. During this journey, he meets Aisha. They talk, play and fall in love. Her exquisite beauty defines the melody of his musical journey as they both fall deep in love with each other. But Robin's obsession with his dream and a struggling career become an obstacle in their relationship. Is their love strong enough to overcome complexities? During these tumultuous times, Robin's flat mate Jordan begins to motivate him to follow his heart. Jordan becomes his philosophe...

Print Length: 109 pages Publication Date: June 26, 2017 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English Genre: Romance  Love comes in different forms. But in all its forms, it comes with various challenges. Only those who can combat those challenges are true lovers. The Untold Story is the tale of Vihaan and Riaa. Vihaan falls for Riaa’s charms at first sight and brings to her life crazy adventures and madness. They soon emerge as two hearts with one soul and their intimate fantasies begin to unravel in exotic places. Their bond experience more downs than ups. These unexpected twists and turns bring Vihaan and Riaa closer and their romantic tale turn into one of lifetime bonding. The story takes a drastic turn after the lovely couple is blessed with a baby boy. It should be a joyous moment, but instead, haunting memories of Vihaan’s own childhood break out as a fresh wound in his mind. Read the novel to know what could make a fa...